California Academy Of Sciences VIP Tour - San Francisco

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USD 55.2

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Duration: 1 Hrs

Departure Time :
Academy Hours of Operation:, , Monday to Saturday 9:30am-5pm , Sunday 11am-5pm , Last entry one hour before closing. Holiday hours subject to change, Academy Tour: Monday–Friday at 11 am and .. read more
Departure Details :
California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park
Cancellation Policy :
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Explore the California Academy of Sciences like never beforetake a closer, more intimate look at our scientific collections, incredible green building,cutting-edge scientific research, and more!

Highlights

Skip the line
Small group ensures personal service
Ideal choice for families

Know More about this tour

Enjoy exclusive access and see what's beyond the museum with a Behind-the-Scenes tour.

Academy Tour

Spend an hour behind the scenes learning more about the institutions 160-year history and what it takes to house nearly 46 million specimens. Visit the research collections, not on view to the public, and develop an appreciation for our vast library of life, which includesamazingspecimens from ourichthyology (fish), entomology (insects),and ornithology (birds)departments.From stepping out onto our living roof (weather permitting) to examining breathtaking geology specimens in our private vault, the Academy tour is sure to show you more of the museum than you ever knew existed.

Tours include:

General Admission
One-hour guided tour
Behind-the-scenes access
Express entry into the building
VIP entrance to Osher Rainforest
Reserved space in the Planetarium
10% discount in Academy dining and shopping venues

Inclusions

One-hour guided tour

Behind-the-scenes access

Reserved space in the Planetarium

10% discount in Academy dining and shopping venues

Entry/Admission - California Academy of Sciences

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Guests must be age 8 or older to participate, and guests between the ages of 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Maximum of 14 people per tour

Morrison Planetarium shows take place throughout the day; you will receive a reserved ticket to the show of your choice

Wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are available at Coat Check on a first-come, first-served basis

Traveler Reviews

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Kristine V 22-Sep-2018

Definitely worth the time and money to see the behind-the-scene collection!
Robert F 12-Mar-2018

Word to the wise: book during work hours. Tell your boss you're sick or schedule some emergency dental work with a doctor who never keeps schedules, but going to the California Academy of Sciences for a Behind-the-Scenes Tour during work hours almost ensures that your tour group will be tiny, if ...
Linda L 05-Jan-2018

Our guide for the behind-the-scenes tour of the California Academy of Sciences was extraordinary and very passionate about her work and the research work being performed at the Academy.
Gary S 18-Nov-2017

Lots of fun with kids
Carolyn A 29-Oct-2017

Were somewhat disappointed in this tour, we had skip the line tickets which we had to present to the special desk at the left of the building which was un attended, we were told basically tough join the ordinary queue which was very long, we then approached a Manager who told us there was no such ...
Jon C 17-Oct-2017

The aquarium tour was outstanding. We should have spent more than one day here!
Valerie T 14-Sep-2017

This is absolutely the way to go. Not only do you get a behind the scenes tour, but you also get to skip the line for several attractions inside as well as skipping the line to enter the facility. This is the only way to do the California Academy of Sciences!
Julie M 03-Sep-2017

An excellent behind the scenes tour. I thoroughly recommend it, the place is awesome. I'll definitely go back next time I'm n the city
Cangeletti13 12-Jul-2017

Best tour ever got so much more from the behind the scenes aspect. So much more information, insight, and fun for the whole family.
Ngayan L 08-Jul-2017

I cannot say enough good things about the tour because it did allow us to enter places that most people weren't allowed to and we were shown things that were not commonly seen in public. It was interesting, informative, fun, and exciting. The pass for the tour also allowed us to get 10 off most e ...